Senior Tax Manager

J2T Financial Recruiting; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Employer paid benefits for Employee

PTO + holidays + bonus days

Employer paid CPA licenses and fees

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

J2T Financial Recruiting is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a well-established, Colorado-based, women-owned CPA firm. This role focuses on preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, mentoring staff, and taking ownership of client relationships.

You will lead planning and strategy for high-net-worth clients, collaborate with teams, and contribute to practice growth. Hybrid Boulder-based role with strong benefits and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Tax
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience
• Experience with both individual and business tax return preparation
• Direct client-facing experience
• Well-rounded tax professional with broad technical and practical knowledge
• Self-motivated and able to operate with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Review and ensure the accuracy of tax work papers and filings prepared by staff and managers
• Lead tax planning and strategy for high-net-worth clients and business entities
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memos
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships; act as a trusted advisor
• Assist in firm growth through business development, networking, and client referrals

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Leadership

Tax planning

Independent work

Education

Master’s Degree in Tax

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

What's Awesome About Our Client?

• Organization that works hard and takes pride in maintaining a collaborative, supportive culture
• Strong longevity within the company – role open due to retirement
• Engage in non-work fun with book clubs, team outings, and baseball games
• Clear track toward ownership and becoming a shareholder within the firm

Why this job – SENIOR TAX MANAGER:

A well-established, Colorado-based, women-owned CPA firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join its dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the preparation and review of complex tax returns, including those for individuals, fiduciaries, nonprofits, and small businesses. This opportunity is ideal for a driven professional who is ramping up their career and is eager to take greater ownership of client relationships while stepping into a leadership-oriented role. This is ideal for someone who is passionate about mentoring others, ready to take on more responsibility, and motivated to make a meaningful, lasting impact within the firm.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Manage and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Review and ensure the accuracy of tax work papers and filings prepared by staff and managers
• Lead tax planning and strategy for high-net-worth clients and business entities
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memos
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships; act as a trusted advisor
• Assist in firm growth through business development, networking, and client referrals

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Master’s Degree in Tax
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns
• Strong background in both individual and business tax return preparation
• Direct client-facing experience with a focus on relationship management
• Experience with UltraTax is a plus
• Smaller CPA firm background is preferred
• Eager to take ownership of client relationships and internal processes
• Well-rounded tax professional with broad technical and practical knowledge
• Enjoys working independently and managing responsibilities proactively
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to operate with minimal supervision

Where and How Much:

• Hybrid – 3 days in Boulder office | Additional in-office days may be required during peak tax season
• 401K w/4% Match | 100% Employer paid benefits for Employee | PTO + 2 days for every holiday + up to 15 days bonus days accrued during tax season | Employer paid CPA licenses and fees

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance